English–Japanese
“gear” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihaguruma
Example
時計の歯車が動きます。tokei no ha guruma ga ugo ki ma su
The gear in the clock moves.
How to say “gear” in Japanese
“Gear” in Japanese is 歯車 (haguruma).
A toothed wheel transfers motion by fitting its teeth into those of another wheel.
Example sentences with 歯車
この装置には小さな歯車がいくつも使われています。ko no sō chi ni wa chii sa na ha guruma ga i ku tsu mo tsuka wa re te i ma su
Several small gears are used in this device.
Tips for using 歯車
- The Japanese word 歯車 (haguruma) also describes a person treated as a replaceable part of an organization, much like a cog in a machine.